1: Pomelo (Buoi) In Viet Nam, There are many tasty varieties of pomelo. Ordinarily, The pomelo is named for the locality where it is grown. For example, in the North, there is the Doan Hung (Phu Tho Province) pomelo, in the Central there is the Phuc Trach (Ha Tinh Province) pomelo, and in the South, and in the South there is the Tan Trieu (Bien Hoa, Dong Nai Province) pomelo, Nam Roi (Vinh Long Province). Each variety has a unique taste. The Phuc Trach pomelo has the distinguishable sweet taste of |
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TIPPING IN HANOI
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Tipping is not expected in Vietnam, but it is anyway, highly appreciated. A 5-10% tip for a meal is a very small amount of money. Avoid tipping too much, as it will set a precedent for others. It is customary, though not compulsory, to tip tour guides and drivers at the end of a tour. Hotel and station porters should also be tipped, about 2 - 5 usd / day, depending on the service. Tipping when eating is probably the most asked question. In the large cities when dining in large hote |
Discover through private and group tours the main attractions of Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia, Gallipoli, Troy and many more with OneNation Travel Agency. Travel in comfort in luxury vehicles and enjoy the history and culture of this great country with the help of professional tour guides. Special day tours from Istanbul for cruise passengers are easily arranged with pick-up and drop-off services from the cruise port in private A/C vehicles. All tour programs are fully flexi
As a surfer, wouldn’t you like to be able to surf for longer without getting tired, have more strength and flexibility and better balance, get a quicker pop-up, relax your breathing and sharpen your mental focus?
Yoga can help you do this. Pro surfers know that yoga keeps their performance constantly improving and aids in preventing injuries.
Here are 10 yoga poses for surfers that will improve your strength and flexibility, give you better balance, and help you avoid the all-too-common lower back
Cusco fue la capital del Imperio Incaico, imperio llamado en la lengua de los naturales "tawantinsuyo", esto es, las cuatro regiones del mundo conocido por estos pueblos. Y como capital, fue centro y ombligo de esta confederación de naciones, fue elj hito medular, luminaria principal dentro de la constelación de] ciudades y caminos; desde Cusco se señalaban rumbos y calcula-j ban distancias; tal o cual nación, río o montaña, quedaba arriba! o abajo, al oriente o al poniente de ella.
A su vez la c
CRUISING: Coasting along
When I was younger and working at Caesar’s Tahoe, players would sit down at my game and invariably the following question would come up. “What’s a nice girl like you doing working in a joint like this?” I would always look around me where there were rows of dealers just like me, fresh faced recent college grads trying to postpone adulthood as long as we could and Lake Tahoe (America’s all-year playground) is a great place to do it. Over the years at one time or another most of us have left
La palabra “Puca”, significa rojo en que idioma Quechua; marca significa lugar poblado. Tal nombre del Palacio que correspondió al décimo gobernante cusqueño llamado Túpac Inca Yupanqui. La piedra empleada en esta construcción tiene un color rojizo, de ahí el nombre.
La residencia de Túpac Inca Yupanqui, fue enorme, el marco periférico fue rectangular, el palacio mismo debió estar en si interiores; fue también morada de su panaca. En la actualidad quedan felizmente enormes muros. Su ubicación
Al otro lado del Mediterráneo, en Tierra Santa, existe una ciudad de contrastes, abierta, cosmopolita y que no se detiene. Se llama Tel Aviv, en ella se proclamó en 1948 el Estado deIsrael y hoy es el centro empresarial, financiero y cultural del país. Una urbe bulliciosa y con un gran talante por ponerle al tiempo buena cara. Quien venga de visitar otros enclaves israelíes, como Jerusalén, puede pensar que Tel Aviv vive a su bola, al margen de los conflictos de Oriente Próximo. Puede ser, pero
By Nicholas Kontis
I first met Arthur Frommer when he invited me to New York to be a guest on his television show. As a young travel entrepreneur, Mr. Frommer immediately made a lasting impression on me. Arthur Frommer treated me as an equal, as a colleague, asking me my opinions and even asked me what destinations I liked and why. It was that one day of filming at Grand Central Station in New York City, that changed my life forever as a travel aficionado and propelled me into my life long profes
Mountain biking is a sport which, as the name suggest, can only be enjoyed on specific terrains. As such, when you ride your bike on level ground, you are not mountain biking. Most mountain biking enthusiast know that in order for them to get the best out this sport, they require rough terrains, and what better place to enjoy this wonderful sport than in the Alps.
There is an area in the Alps known as the Les Gets which is characterized by rough terrains that are suitable for mountain biking. Mou
The fabulous city of Marrakech has rightly been called the “land of God”, which gets proved as soon as you thrash out in this beautiful hotspot. Plethora of spectacular attractions, artistic and worthwhile crafts and opulent ethnicity are merely a few of the magnificent instances which allege that Marrakech is truly a place sanctified by the Almighty. The second biggest metropolis of Morocco as well as its commercial center, this medieval-appearing site lures hundreds and thousands of vacationer
Nowhere in Hanoi can you find such spacious and comfortable Family rooms like ones in Hanoi White Palace Hotel.
The room is extremely large with 25 sq.m, 1 or 2 very big natural windows bring light and fresh air for the room with view of Hanoi Old Quarter.
Guest will be impressed by the cozy atmosphere and up to date amenities.The Family room is the perfect choice for familiars who wish to travel to Hanoi.
Overview of Family room:
+ View: one or two big windows
+ Room size: from 25sq.m
+ Type of beddi
Costa Rica summer is yoga season at Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat on Santa Teresa Beach. Pranamar is offering 14 exceptional yoga retreats between February and June 2014.
Whether you are looking to deepen your yoga practice, or try yoga for the first time, a yoga retreat is an excellent opportunity for both. Retreats also add in fun activities like surfing or stand-up paddling.
Santa Teresa has been named one of the top 10 beaches in Central America and is an idyllic yoga setting at
Son muchas las maravillas e historias que se guardan en la ciudad de Cusco, tus amigos del Hostal Qorichaska te invitan a conocer personalmente esta ciudad y vivir las experiencias históricas que sucedieron aquí, en nuestro hostal tu puedes disfrutar de la gran historia del Imperio Inca, y por supuesto el mejor lugar para quedarse en el Cusco es el hostal Qorichaska que te invita a pasar agradables momentos y viajar a estar maravillosa ciudad
Sentemos algunas premisas:
— El ejército inca f
One of the biggest retirement dreams is moving to a sunny, warm place where you can relax, pursue hobbies and enjoy the “golden years” of life with no stress. Moving to a lower cost location, of course, helps stretch your savings. Having good quality health care available is also a top consideration.
In the Americas, Costa Rica continues to dominate the rankings for one of the most popular retirement destinations.
HelpAge International, an index that measures the wellbeing of older people, named C
It's easy to go a bit stir-crazy after being cooped up inside due to freezing cold temperatures and nasty winter weather. After a long bleak winter of gloomy weather and bundling up, the promise of sunnier spring days can seem like a salvation. Planning that spring getaway definitely gives you something to look forward to whether you're looking to stay domestic or travel outside of the country, the travel possibilities are endless!
Consider these five spots and get to planning:
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Orlando is the best family destination in the world. The city is home to some of the best theme parks in the world.If you want to experience the best time with your kids, book Orlando flights and visit popular theme parks: Walt Disney Resort and Universal Studios. Looking for Orlando flights? Visit http://www.globehunters.com/ to find the cheapest flights and hotels.
Mama Anawarqhe is a mountain located at the south area of Cusco city, something more than a league away from Cusco City and at west of Wanakauri mountain.
Is easy to arrive there through Winpillay area also through Choqo and Oqopata , in the top area you can see rests of buildings, this place takes its name from Pachakutej´s wife, the Inca queen that came from this sector of the city, from Choqo specifically
The specialist Juan Polo de Ondegardo in its Gua-cas list, tell us that in the way to the
Mama Anawarqhe. Su forma castellanizada será Mamá Ana-huarque. Es un cerro ubicado al Sur de la ciudad del Cusco, a algo más de una legua de distancia y al occidente del Wanakauri.
Se puede llegar fácilmente por el sector de Winpillay, por Choqo y también por Oqopata. En sus porciones cimeras existen vestigios de construcciones. Lleva el nombre de la esposa de Pachakútej, reyna incácica oriunda de ese mismo sector, de la aldea de Choqo.
El licenciado Juan Polo de Ondegardo, en su Relación de Guac